PROUDLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJURY, MEDICAL MISTAKES, AND CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS IN COLUMBUS AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR 40+ YEARS
When you’re injured as a passenger in a car crash, getting compensation for your injuries can be confusing. Clients often ask who they should file a claim against: the driver of the other car, their driver or both? The Law Offices of Tim Misny has decades of experience assisting accident victims. If you were injured...Continue reading
Distracted driving is a major problem. The Ohio Department of Public Safety issued a bulletin stating, “In 2017, 13,997 drivers in Ohio crashed while being distracted by something within their vehicles. Fifty-one (51) of these crashes were fatal and resulted in 55 deaths. Another 4,668 drivers were in injury crashes resulting in 6,988 injuries. The...Continue reading
Driving a car is inherently risky. No matter how careful we are, there’s always the possibility of an accident. That’s why the state of Ohio requires children under eight to use proper car seats or booster seats. According to Forbes, “More than 500 children a day — or about 183,000 a year — get injured...Continue reading
When we think about car accidents, we usually don’t associate them with knee injuries. However, knee injuries are an incredibly common result from accidents—your knees may hit the dash, steering wheel, doors or the seats in front of you. Sudden force on these delicate joints can cause lifetime problems. If you were injured in a...Continue reading
Wearing a seatbelt is so important that it’s codified in law, but not every driver follows the rules 100 percent of the time. If you’re unlucky enough to get into an accident while not wearing a seatbelt, it could seriously injure or kill you—and it might affect your personal injury claim, too. When you’re involved...Continue reading
Every year, hundreds of bus accidents occur across America. Although that’s a relatively low number overall, bus accidents can be deadly. Buses not only carry more passengers, but their heavy weight can make them particularly dangerous to other vehicles and pedestrians. If you’re in a bus accident, one of the first things your attorney will...Continue reading
Harvest season is here. Given Ohio’s agricultural industry, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know works on a farm. If so, make sure that they take care: a recent article reports that farm-related fatalities have been steadily increasing. “he data shows the most prevalent cause of death on Ohio farms to be...Continue reading
If you have children, you’d probably do just about anything to keep them safe. It’s why you carefully research all those important baby items, from safe cribs and bedding to pack-and-plays and car seats. When manufacturers create a defective product, however, children can get injured. We don’t have to tell you how devastating that can...Continue reading
When you’re injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should be able to file a claim against the negligent party’s insurance company. They’re usually responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, mental health bills, pain and suffering and related damages. What most people don’t realize is that insurance companies have a vested interest...Continue reading
Columbus is a busy city with a lot of traffic—and some of the worst drivers in the entire nation. If you spend your time on Columbus’ roadways, watch out. An insurance study recently ranked cities according to DUIs, accidents, speeding tickets and traffic citations. It turns out that Columbus ranked fourth on the worst driving...Continue reading
